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Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. activated off IL, set to start against Cubs
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. is set to start for the Houston Astros on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs after the team activated him from the 15-day injured list. McCullers was placed on the injured list June 13. After missing two full seasons because of a right flexor tendon surgery, McCullers is 1-2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Search and annoy: Harrington, NBC’s Maltbie caught in tiff over lost ball at US Senior Open
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A video of Padraig Harrington arguing with NBC on-course reporter Roger Maltbie for not helping him look for a lost ball during his opening round is generating buzz at the U.S. Senior Open. “Never on a golf course stand and look at somebody looking for a golf ball,” Harrington is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zach McKinstry and Riley Greene both hit homers in Tigers’ 10-5 win over the Twins
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Zach McKinstry had three hits, including one of Detroit’s four home runs, and the Tigers went on to beat the Twins 10-5 on Saturday afternoon. Riley Greene, Kerry Carpenter and Gleyber Torres also homered for the Tigers. Casey Mize (8-2) gave up two runs on five hits and one walk in 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jannik Sinner won’t say why he fired two team members right before Wimbledon
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Jannik Sinner confirmed that he recently fired two members of his team — fitness coach Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio, who themselves were replacements for people involved in the player’s doping case — but declined Saturday to explain the reason for the change ahead of Wimbledon. Sinner, who has been ranked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simon Wang makes history as highest-drafted Chinese player in NHL
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
LOS ANGELES — Simon Wang is still only 17 years old. The journey that brought him to Peacock Theater on Saturday morning had already been long and winding. Then he made history. The San Jose Sharks chose the defenceman from the Ontario Hockey League’s Oshawa Generals with the first pick of the NHL draft’s second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paulinho scores in extra time to give Palmeiras a 1-0 win over Botafogo at the Club World Cup
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Paulinho worked his way between a pair of defenders and rolled a shot into the back of the net in extra time Saturday to put Palmeiras into the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Brazilian league rival Botafogo. Paulinho, who has made one appearance for Brazil’s national ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Davion Mitchell staying in Miami on 2-year, $24 million deal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Davion Mitchell is coming back to the Miami Heat on a two-year contract worth $24 million, a person familiar with the negotiations said Saturday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because the deal has not yet been signed and announced. Mitchell — who the Heat consider ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Sox’s Cora says Yoshida set to start rehab assignment at Triple-A
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — The struggling Boston Red Sox could be getting some offensive help soon. Manager Alex Cora said Masataka Yoshida would start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday. The 31-year-old DH/outfielder has been out the entire season following surgery on his right shoulder in October. “He’ll go on a rehab assignment. We’ll ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wings rookie Paige Bueckers out with knee issue day after loss to Fever without Caitlin Clark
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dallas Wings standout rookie Paige Bueckers has been ruled out of Saturday night’s home game against Washington because of a right knee issue. Bueckers showed up on the team’s game status report Saturday. There were no details about what the exact issue was a day after she scored 27 points and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US soccer great Tobin Heath hoping Club World Cup spurs more growth for game at home
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tobin Heath might know something about what makes soccer resonate within the U.S. Her resume, in part: She won NCAA titles in college at North Carolina, then went on to win two Olympic gold medals with the U.S. women’s national team and two World Cup titles as well, all of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cavaliers acquiring Lonzo Ball from the Bulls for Isaac Okoro, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to acquire guard Lonzo Ball from the Chicago Bulls for forward Isaac Okoro according to a person with knowledge of the agreement. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because the trade can not be finalized until the start of the new ... Read More »
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